Notable American Homes, Rosecliff, Newport, Rhode Island

Rosecliff at Newport.

Here is a good old article from, American Homes & Gardens. It features the newly completed Newport Summer Cottage, Rosecliff owned by Herman & Tessie Oelrichs.

Click HERE to read.

The Beach House of Marion Davies at Santa Monica, California

The Santa Monica Beach House of Marion Davies now demolished.

The Santa Monica Beach House of Marion Davies. Marion Davies was the mistress of William Randolph Hearst, who built San Simeon. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marion_Davies

Walking Tour," The Founding of Southampton's Summer Colony"

Wooldon Manor at Southampton, One of the homes to be discussed on the tour.

On August 19th, this coming Sunday at 11am, I will be giving a one hour walking tour that will discuss the beginnings of why the village of Southampton, became the world famous resort that was and still is known for it's splendid estates and luxurious lifestyle. Please click HERE for more information. The tour is being given by the Southampton Historical Museum.

The Locust Valley residence of Max Schultze

The Locust Valley residence of Max Schultze. Demolished.

"America's Most Beautiful Mansions"

Lyndhurst, One of America's Most Beautiful Mansions.

Read the Forbes article on, "America's Most Beautiful Mansions". Mansions of the Gilded Age blogger, Architect/Author Gary Lawrance picks Lyndhurst as one of the best! Click HERE to read.